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My BMI was 38 in my history, they actually submitted 1 weight for each of the 5 years and my most recent BMI was 40. Approved 14 days after submission! Good luck. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Yes, I'm excited. Scheduled for December 1st. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Sorry this is so long. :-( I'm just starting my journey but wanted to just get this out. My BMI was 40.3 at my initial consultation. I want this, but I'm stressing about the thought of my BMI dropping below 40 and being denied by my insurance. I have to have a 40 BMI, do 3 months weight management, a nutritionist visit, 2 year weight history and. Psychologist appointment for my insurance qualifications. So the earliest my case will be submitted to insurance is October. I have health issues but none that qualify according to their list of co-morbidities. One member of the staff at the surgeons office said don't gain anything or you may have an issue with your insurance. Another member of the staff said my insurance won't cancel for a little weight gain. So I'm stressing and have a few months to continue stressing! Anyone been through a similar situation. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Fairview Heights, IL, very close to St. Louis, MO Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I'm December 1st too ahhhhhh !!! Sleeve buddy I'm also on the FB page Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Nice! Where are you from? Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I might have sent a request to a different group. I searched December 2016 Sleevers. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I'm set for December 1st! I sent a request to join your FB group. :-) Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I'm near St. Louis, Missouri and will have my surgery on December 1st with Dr. Minkin at Des Peres Hospital. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

File was submitted to BCBS Federal on October 12th; approved on October 28th; and surgeon scheduled me for Dec 1st!! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

So today I called and they said I am Approved!!! :-) Just waiting for the letter so I can get a surgery date. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Congrats!! Good luck. :-) Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Oh wow! That sounds like a good idea. I've got one more weigh in on September 30th. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I haven't heard that but mine hasn't been submitted yet. If you don't mind me asking, why were you denied? Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

They will ask about your medical history, weight loss attempts and really just make sure you understand the lifestyle change you will have to make to be successful. I was nervous too but it wasn't bad at all! Good luck! :-) Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I'm also in Illinois near Scott AFB, but going to St. Louis for surgery. :-) Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Hi! I'm hoping to have my surgery with Dr. Minkin in November! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Yay!!!! Congratulations. :-) I know you have to be so excited. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Awesome! Congrats. :-) Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! I know and I'm excited to meet with him. One step closer. :-) I too am impatient, so my recommendation is to call! Can't hurt just to make sure they received the package, right? Plus who knows you could already be approved and just not been notified yet. :-) The maintaining weight struggle is real especially with heat like that!!! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I gained some weight but have two more visits to get it off. I'm kind of a stress eater so I figured it would be up a little. I meet with the surgeon on the 15th. How are you doing? Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Fingers crossed! I hope it is a quick yes! Have my second weight management visit on the 1st. Just hanging in here. :-) Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I'm near St. Louis. I'm on the Illinois side but all my appointments and surgeon, Dr. Minkin, are in St. Louis. Hoping to get all paperwork submitted to insurance in the beginning of October and surgery date in November! Fingers crossed. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I'm still going through the process to submit to insurance but would like to have a buddy a that is going through this too. I'm 5'2, 44, and 221. Although I think I've been stress eating and could be more around 223 now! So how was the process for you so far? Going through insurance or self pay? Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App And congrats on having a surgery date!! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I also have Hashimotos and I'm hoping to also be sleeved. Thank you for sharing! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

@@vamping It sounds like with the sleep apnea and the high blood pressure, you should get approved! You should be finishing up your visits, right? When are you hoping to be sleeved. What state are you in? Let me know how it is going! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App